What is GTA 5 RP? How to play & join servers

RP in GTA V  is one of the most interesting mods for Rockstar’s beloved fifth entry in the video game franchise, allowing players to jump into GTA Online in a completely different way through roleplay.

The RP mod is an incredibly immersive experience where fans can create their own stories in Los Santos. Roleplaying impacts how both NPCs and other players interact with you, making it stand out from the normal GTA Online — so let’s run through all there is to know, including how you can play and join a server.

Roleplay in GTA 5 explained

GTA V roleplay is a multiplayer mod that’s only available for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V. Players who jump into one of the user-created RP servers can become even more involved in the game as they take on the form of a normal NPC, which can be customized in many different ways and can then use voice chat to communicate with one another in character.

Whether you’re a nightclub owner, taxi driver, or a criminal mastermind getting away with the perfect heist, it’s a hugely immersive experience.

The level of roleplay you’ll find in a server is ultimately dependent on that particular server. Some are hardcore roleplaying, meaning that players are skirting the rules if they ask for tips on how to access the game’s menus or even the button that corresponds to an action. Others are a bit less strict.

You can drive all kinds of vehicles in GTA 5 Online.

Differences

The core difference between GTA Online and Roleplay is the immersive roleplaying aspect. While you can customize your character’s looks in Online and choose what order to tackle certain missions and activities (including Heists), there’s still a concrete story to playthrough.

• When it comes to RP, you’ll take on the role of an NPC and stick to it, which can influence the way different storylines in the community play out.
• The unique characters on each server also change the experiences, so a playthrough on NoPixel would differ from one on Twitch RP, for example.
• The roleplaying aspect shifts how some systems work to a more realistic gameplay style. For example: if you’re Wasted in an RP server, you’ll likely have to wait for a paramedic (who’s being RP’d by another player) to arrive and help you.
• In a similar vein, you won’t teleport to jail if you get Busted because you’ll typically need to be driven to the relevant facility by another player.

How to play GTA 5 RP

Although RP is completely free to play as long as you already own a PC copy of GTA 5, you’ll need to download the necessary mods first.

Though different servers will require the installation of different mods, from our observation, FiveM seems to be the most widely used one. To download it, simply go to the official website and complete the following steps:

1. 1. Firstly, disable any antivirus software before you attempt to download. Once installed, add FiveM to the whitelist/exclusion list of your antivirus software.
   2. Make sure you are running the latest version of GTA 5.
   3. Run FiveM.exe.
   4. From your Windows start menu, start FiveM.

If the server you want to join uses a different mod, navigate to the mod of your choice website and follow the steps above.

GTA 5 roleplay can be action-packed or more relaxed depending on the type of character you RP.

Joining a Server

Once you’ve installed a mod, you’ll need to join a server, which can be done by following the steps below:

1. 1. Ensure you’ve got the FiveM RP mod installed as mentioned above, and a working microphone as most servers will require voice chat.
   2. A lot of servers will also need players to link their Discord accounts. This is a key way for news about the server and community to be shared among the player base. If you haven’t already got an account, create one via the Website or mobile app.
   3. Visit the official FiveM server list to find a server. You can see the server population and language of each, as well as the core roleplaying elements when you click on its page.
   4. The majority of servers will need you to go through an application process. Once you’ve found a server you like the look of, read their documentation and follow the steps to apply. We’d recommend having a strong idea of the character you’d like to roleplay before applying so consider their backstory and job as well as what they look like.
   5. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to join the server and start roleplaying.

There are a lot of GTA RP servers for players to join.

The whitelist high-level RP servers like NoPixel are what everyone wants to get into. There are often large queues and long waiting times, however.

It’s recommended you sink plenty of time into roleplaying first before applying to the more popular servers as more experience will bolster your application. You can typically express your interest in these servers by signing up to their forum or website.

Server options

There are a few popular GTA V roleplay servers out there, such as the NoPixel server. They’ve been closed to applications before due to overwhelming demand, but even when they’re open, it could take up to a month to get access.

There’s also the likes of TwitchRP and SSB. These are still high-level servers, and they are hard to get into. However, if you prove yourself as a ‘good’ RP player (i.e. staying in character and not ruining it for others), you should quickly gain access.

We’ve also got a full list of the best GTA RP servers you can check out right now, including overviews of popular servers like Eclipse RP, MafiaCity GTA RP, and GTA World RP.

How to watch GTA RP

Finally, if you’d prefer to watch some roleplaying action before diving into the mod yourself, there are plenty of streamers that share their experiences. The easiest ways to watch GTA Roleplay are via Twitch and YouTube.

When it comes to Twitch, you can either search for general GTA RP streams, or dedicated servers, for example, there are usually a handful of people streaming from NoPixel at any given time.

There are a lot of creators who also share their streams on YouTube such as xQc. Dedicated GTA RP channels like LennyBarn are also great to get an idea of how it works.

Overall, as the mod has so much popularity, it’s fairly easy to tune into some gameplay.

For more GTA content, check out our guides for where to find all Exotic Exports, GTA 5 cheat codes for PS5 & PS4 or Xbox and PC, the fastest cars & bikes, GTA Online Gun Van, and how to get the Panther Statue.